Journal of John Orsmond, Eimeo [Moorea], 1827

Journal of John Orsmond, March to May 1827, describing various meetings with the 'natives' [South Sea Islanders; Indigenous populations] in relation to the money from the sale of oil subscribed to the LMS. Also mentions the local marriage practices, the set barter rates and the baptism of several mi...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 6
Date(s) of creation: 1 Mar 1827 - 21 May 1827
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 6
Summary: Journal of John Orsmond, March to May 1827, describing various meetings with the 'natives' [South Sea Islanders; Indigenous populations] in relation to the money from the sale of oil subscribed to the LMS. Also mentions the local marriage practices, the set barter rates and the baptism of several missionary children.
Extent: 27pp
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 87
Copies: CWM South Seas Journals FBN 35
Format: Archive